That seemed like a promising plan.
Fan Ruyin believed that as long as she could remain within the Shao Family, she stood a chance.
She recognized that gaining Madam Shao's approval was essential to staying close to Lord Shao. It seemed nearly impossible to bypass Madam Shao!
While she had contemplated ingratiating herself with Ms. Fang, her mother-in-law, she found it even more challenging.
Ms. Fang differed from Madam Lady Qiao in that she wasn't one to meddle in others' affairs or be easily swayed by flattery. Despite her age, she remained astute and resilient. Winning her favor proved to be no easy feat.
Moreover, the prospect of entertaining more guests seemed unappealing to Ms. Fang.
She placed such immense trust in Qiao Xuan that she allowed her to make all the decisions.
With her husband and mother-in-law firmly in her corner, others found themselves at a loss.
For this reason, Fan Ruyin and Bai Ruirui abandoned the notion of circumventing Qiao Xuan.
